Earth drillers are responsible for operating a variety of different drills, such as rotary, churn and pneumatic. These drills are used to facilitate the use of explosives, tap sub-surface water and salt deposits, or to take samples in mineral exploration. These employees work in dangerous conditions with heavy equipment and machinery, so many precautions must be taken while on the job.

An Earth Driller gets a pay level in a range of 32000 to 48000 depending on the level of experience. Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas can earn an average salary of Forty Two Thousand One Hundred dollars every year.

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas receive the best pay in Louisiana, which has job pay of close to about $57730. People working these jobs can make the highest salaries in Public Administration, which has average wages of $50320.